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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1929
Page
4
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The American Federation of Musicians launches a $500000 advertising campaign against replacing real music with mechanical music in motion picture theaters. Joseph Weber cites 140000 members and 30000 theater orchestras as affected, arguing progress should not erode musical culture. The piece notes concern over acting talent pipelines as talkies reshape entertainment.
The Izaak Walton League plans action against Huron and Mitchell over James River pollution from sewage. Past rulings pressed cities to build disposal plants with time to comply before damages. Mitchell’s move to sue shocks locals, as Huron voters rejected a plant years ago and pollution remains evident at the river.
A western museum curator toured the southwest and observed Indians now cooking with steel and aluminum pots from modern mills. He notes they use these for practicality and resale to white tourists who pay without hesitation, enabling the community to upgrade kitchens and buy essentials, offsetting earlier bead-based exchanges.
An Omaha World-Herald criticizes newspapers for highlighting Poker Alice of the Black Hills during her Omaha visit. The writer argues unusual stories draw readers, noting social norms shift as women smoke and gamble become more visible. The piece suggests Alice’s influence on young women will remain limited despite extensive coverage.
The Sioux City Tribune analyzes Portes Gil’s succession after Obregon’s assassination and notes that the political system in Mexico shows little change. It argues Gil did not seek another term but backed his administration’s chosen successor Rubio, with Rubio’s future policies still unclear.
The Christian Science Monitor notes an upsurge in student mobility among nations. Eighteen countries each housed 100 plus students in the U S in 1928 29 led by Canada with 1173 and major Far East presence. Fellowships for international study total about 1045, with 467 Americans abroad and 2178 aliens in the United States. A Havana educators congress may push for an Inter American Institute of Intellectual Cooperation.
Dorothy Knippling of Buffalo county recounts two years of club activities focusing on gardening aid during a dry spring. She describes irrigation, pest control, winning a stunt at Pierre club camp, and earning first place at the fair plus the Planet Junior award for her vegetables.
The November National 4-H Elu magazine features South Dakota 4-H club work at the State Fair. It lists department entries such as 569 in Clothing and 343 in poultry, notes exhibits prizes and livestock sales, and includes photos of 16 youths aiding the state club leader at the fair camp.
Spink county 4-H member Ethel Kitterman, champion of the Polly Prima Girls club, writes from 1920s activity. She recalls growth from five to 13 members, two years each in sewing and cooking, and plans to attend the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. The club funded camp and events at Huron and La Dell, with leadership elected for another successful year.
Bonilla school teachers coordinate a community Christmas program. Seventh and eighth graders will perform in a pageant at the church on November 22. Rev. Fanny B. Mills visited to plan a missionary praise service for the same date. Ralph Galer attended the Aberdeen game between Yankton and Aberdeen.
Huron College hosts a mock congress inviting students from nearby towns high schools to attend on November 22. Representatives include Maria Brown Carl Theophil Marie Hitter and Otto Werner for the Troquois group.
The Willing Workers club in Radcliffe reports a busy year with 14 girls after reorganizing in October 1928. Officers elected include Ruth Radcliffe as president and Doris Pierson as vice president. Members welcomed include Mabel Bones Marguerite Shoemaker Gladys Shoemaker and Hazel Mary Robins. The group bought a kittenball and bat and played at meetings, enjoying group leadership and club yells.
The Epworth Leagues of Huron Miller and Highmore meet for a Sunday dinner fellowship. About 30 Miller youths traveled to Huron. Dieloff welcomed Alyce Ford who responded. Lois Getchell and Winona Boughton sang. Lester Hutchingon played.
The Fair City Athletic Association aims to draw a record crowd to Aberdeen for Thanksgiving with a probable lineup against Aberdeen Normal. Other items note Miller interior work in Miller residence, W E Finch trips to Texas for winter, a marriage license for James F Smith and Inez Gabel, Costain's Hitchock business, Eleanor Olson's Barwell New Mexico trip, and Mrs A B Fairbank hosting a brides luncheon with about 15 women.
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